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ARMSTRONG CONTRACTORS LLC
Columbia, SC
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 344755
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
8.6% OOS · 42 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 42 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
344755
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
June 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 22, 1989
Annual Mileage
500,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Columbia, SC
Email
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
8.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
35 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%
Driver OOS Rate
3.3%
Ranks in the 23rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
42
Driver Inspections
36
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (42)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPCX4EX6RD678563 | 0 | Clean |
| June 16, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPCX4EX8RD678564 | 0 | Clean |
| May 20, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPCX4EX8RD678564 | 0 | Clean |
| May 4, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKDXP0X0JJ195627 | 0 | Clean |
| May 4, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKDXP0X7JJ195625 | 0 | Clean |
| April 21, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKDXP0X0JJ195627 | 0 | Clean |
| April 20, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKDXP0X0JJ195627 | 0 | Clean |
| March 11, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 1NKDXP0X7JJ195625 | 0 | Clean |
| March 10, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPCX4EX8RD678564 | 0 | Clean |
| February 24, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPCX4EX6RD678563 | 0 | Clean |
| January 16, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDPAPT1KN653781 | 0 | Clean |
| November 5, 2025 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKDXP0X0JJ195627 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 42 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 36 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 36 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 36 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 36 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| December 23, 2024 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | 8 | Out of service |
| June 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| November 12, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| November 12, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| November 12, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| October 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| November 12, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| June 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| January 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| March 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 2 | Cited |
| August 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| November 12, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
| October 17, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
| August 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Cited |
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | SC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 13, 2026 | SC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC42
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
7
Tractor
2
Dump
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXP0X0JJ195627 | 8 | — |
| 2006 International DF597 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSXRAHR26J214852 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4EX6RD678563 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4EX8RD678564 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXP0X7JJ195625 | 4 | — |
| 2019 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDPAPT1KN653781 | 4 | 1 |
| Heil Co. | — | 1HLS3M7B9H7T00883 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 International HX620 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTDTAPT1JN322690 | 3 | 2 |
| Other | — | 1A9AD2620YP432057 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440WH8K1B27466 | 2 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 28 ft | 5MADN28284C007506 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEXXHJ159307 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | — | 1NPCX4EX8RD67856 | 1 | 1 |
| Intl | — | 3HTDTAP7JN322693 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International HX620 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTDTAPT7JN322693 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International HX520 | Class 8 | 3HTPAAPTXNN256892 | 1 | — |
| Heil | — | S3M7B9H7T00883 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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